Mexican Judo Makes History as Prisca Awiti Wins Silver
Prisca Awiti Alcaraz, a Mexican judoka born in London, won silver at Paris 2024, becoming Mexico's first Olympic judo medalist. Her journey from gymnastics to judo stardom, overcoming challenges and finding inspiration in family and music, led to a historic victory.
With a Mexican mother, Kenyan father and born in London, judoka Prisca Awiti Alcaraz found her sense of belonging in our country, which she has represented internationally since 2017, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and will repeat performance in the great event during the Paris 2024 edition.
“I define myself as a disciplined person in life, someone who cares a lot about his family and his image, I am also kind. When I focus on something, I give my all until I achieve it, I can make people come to me. I care a lot about the people who are important to me, and I'm a bit sentimental,” she explained.
